Latest Cool Picks
Say La Chaim to Signature wine
My son’s Bar Mitzvah is coming up, and between finding the venue, practicing the Torah with him, and finding a dress to wear…I was hard up for favors. I didn’t think personalized yarmulkes would have the same effect as personalized booze, so stocking up on Personalized Wine Bottles from Signature Wines seemed like a grand idea.
Music to Swimmer’s ears
I love to swim, but I’m no Olympic phenom like Michael Phelps. Maybe I’ll be inspired in the pool while doing laps if I listen to the Olympic theme song on my Finis Waterproof Swim MP3 Surf Player. The SwiMP3 Surf waterproof MP3 Player is a swimming music lover’s dream come true.
Call it half a shade
I love Kanye West. I love his songs, I love his style, I love his name. French designer of high-end handmade eyeglasses, Alain Mikli loves him too and designed these shades specifically for the K-man. Once seen around town sporting the shuttered specs, all the cool kids wanted a pair, including me. These Kanye Shutter Shades from Dr. Jays make me feel like I was a doe-shutter-eyed extra in Kanye’s Stronger video.
The Fast and the Furious
I’m a true kid at heart. I like to play in the mud, dig ditches and build forts with my son. That’s why this M-Gears Remote Control Grand Prix Car from Learning Resources is just my speed. Talk about a sweet ride, with this gizmo I can totally put my son on the road to learning fun.
I’ll get to it…someday
In our office, everyone is always asking me to do something. Nigel change this cover, Nigel put more toner in the copy machine, Nigel talk to this client, Nigel kill the spider under my desk. These witty Task Clips from Room Service Home, help me stay organized so I can keep all of my tasks in order without killing anybody.
Booze it up with your pup
I hate drinking alone. That’s why I picked up some Asti Spumante for me, and some Dog Perignon for my puppy. She’s only 6, but in dog years she must be old enough for some champagne. This Plush Dog Toy from GW Little is perfect to crack open on New Year’s Eve, for a special Anniversary, or when Sparky finally catches that tail he’s been chasing for years.
Run don’t walk to get this Personal Trainer
I thought I’d take up running this summer. What felt like an Olympic mile run was actually more like a 50 yard dash. Not only can I keep accurate measures of my distance with his Garmin Forerunner Personal Trainer from Brigade QM, but I can feel like I have my own personal Drill Sargeant, pushing me to the next level…without all that boot camp abuse.
King and Queen for a day
Sometimes I feel like I’m the King of the World. Sometimes my wife feels like she’s the Queen of the World. Sometimes my kids feel like they’re part of the Royal Family. With these King and Queen Crowns from Prom Wishes, my wife and I can be King and Queen every day of the year.
Put on your Game Face
2-4-6-8, who do I appreciate? Me! That’s right, with these Temporary tattoos from Johnny T-shirt plastered on my face, they serve as the perfect reminder that I’m numero uno.
Worth it’s Weight in Gold
My husband says I’m worth a million bucks. I say I’m worth this 10 oz Gold Bar from Eagle National Mint. This hunk of hunk of burning gold is so dazzling, it makes me feel like I’m the richest woman in the universe just thinking about it.
Milk it for all it’s worth
If you’re a Mom (especially one of 3), you make a whole lotta chocolate milk. That’s why this cool Moo Mixer from Room Service Home is always on my counter. It’s only $15 and makes mixing chocolate milk more fun than cow tipping.
Watch me Sleep
I’m a bad sleeper. I toss and turn and kick around like I’m kung fu fighting that crazy panda character, plus I hate waking up right in the middle of a perfect dream. This Sleeptracker Watch from Brookstone makes sure I get my beauty sleep every night of the week. It monitors my body and helps me wake up more refreshed than Rip Van Winkle.
These lollipops don’t suck
I’ve heard of sucking out the venom if a scorpion stings you, but sucking on a scorpion period?! That’s out of control! These Scorpion Lollipops from CandyFavorites.com are so gross they’re good. These edible insects will make you feel like you’re part of some ancient tribal civilization…uh…that knows how to make sweets.
Violation: Rockin’ the house down
Sometimes I rock out so hard it should be against the law. Which is precisely why I need this cool Police Line Nylon Guitar Strap from Zzounds.com. This strap is strapping, and not only if you’re Sting of the Police.
I’ll be in the Wine Cellar
I enjoy wine. My husband enjoys wine. We’d like to enjoy fine wine all the time. Once my son leaves for college, we’re turning his bedroom into a wine tasting room. Get this- the team from Vigilant Wine Cellar Showcase will come to your house and help you Design your own Wine Cellar! You choose the room, they’ll handle the rest.
Take a chill and call me in the morning
The last time I went to my doctor I told him it hurt when I moved my wrist. He said “So don’t move it.” To thank him for all of the priceless advice and medical expertise over the years, I’m getting him this Funny Prescription Pad from Gifts for Medical Professionals.
Here comes the bouquet
I’ve never caught a bouquet at a wedding before, and I’m tired of it. There’s always some other chick who’s more determined, has better hand-eye coordination, or just wants it more. So the next time I’m invited to my best friend’s wedding, I’m bringing my own bouquet. This gorgeous arrangement of Silk Flowers from Quality Silk Plants looks so real, they’re giving me hay fever.
You spin me right round baby
All guys love multi-functional items…two-in ones, three-in-ones…we just can’t get enough of the in-ones… This Crosley Songwriter Recordable Turntable available at Brookstone is more than just a record player and CD burner in one, it’s my new best friend.
Call me the African Queen
I’m a woman who loves to play dress up. I also love sprucing up my pad with cool ethnic home decor. This African Tikar Mask from Eastern Art Arcade combines both my love for the dramatic, and my love for interior design. I can dress up or scare my son with it, then hang it on the wall to make a lovely wall centerpiece. It’s so regal I feel like I just won the Immunity Idol on Survivor.
Be Still my Heart Ring
Everybody wears their hearts on their sleeves, I’d rather wear my heart on my finger. This exquisite Heart Glass Stone Ring from Forzieri makes my heart beat faster that watching a Justin Timberlake video.
Too Cool for Stool
My wife won’t let me buy a new Mustang, but she didn’t say anything about buying a new Mustang Bar Stool. I’m setting this sleek stool from Dallas Mustang right at the kitchen counter. That is, until the wife moves it into the garage.
Spunky monkey, that funky monkey
Work is tough. Don’t get me wrong, my job is more fun than a barrel of monkeys, but when I’ve had a particularly difficult day at the office I like to go home and cuddle with my Spunky Monkey…and no, I don’t mean my husband. This adorable Stuffed Monkey from Garden Botanika is not only cute, but he’s aromatherapeutic.
Wine charmed, I’m sure
I don’t know about you, but I hate it when someone swipes my just poured glass of vintage 1986 Merlot. That was a very good year. These precious New England Wine Charms from Hampshire Pewter will keep everyone away from my oaky, complex, with just a hint of berry flavored vino.
Mask of my dreams
I’ve mastered taking photographs on land, now I want to master taking them under water. This Digital Snorkel Mask from Herrington catalog houses a 5 megapixel camera built right into the frame and works up to 15′ deep!
Mr. Big Stuff
I am so over losing the remote in the couch cushions. My couch is like the Bermuda Triangle of furniture. Seriously, I lost my son in there when he was in kindergarten. With this Super Sized remote from Brookstone, I won’t waste a precious minute searching for lost kids or remotes. More time for me, more time for channel surfing.
Rest in peace pipe
I’m whipping this baby out the next time I’m at a dinner party with the wife, and I don’t even smoke. This Skeleton Pipe from Medieval Weapon Art is spooky, and cool at the same time.
Kiss me I’m clean
I never thought I’d ever take a bath with Gene Simmons, but I guess these days, anything is possible. Tub time was never this fun before I started bathing with this Kiss rubber ducky from The Retro Baby.com.
Hey Taxi
Times are tough. It’s getting harder and harder to make ends meet. That’s why I’m buying my son this mini Taxi Vintage Pedal Car. He’s gotta start bringing home the bacon at some point. How else are we going to get Tivo?
My Secret Garden
People ask me all the time- “Dear Trish, how does your garden grow?” With Aerogarden Pro 2000 by AeroGrow I say. I don’t care if you have a green thumb, purple thumb or polka dotted thumb, with this garden godsend you’ll be growing tomatoes, beans and herbs in a snap. Snap peas too while you’re at it.
Pimp my hat
Sometimes fashion is all about the Benjamins. I’ll be looking cooler than Huggy Bear from Starsky and Hutch wearing one of these Big Money Pimp Hats from Century Novelty. These hats will liven up any party. Wear it next Halloween and I guarantee you’ll feel like a million bucks.
Warm hands, warm heart
My hands are always cold, especially in my office where it’s usually freezing. I’m hesitant to bring a muff to work (it would most likely make typing difficult) so I’m thinking of getting this Re-usable Hand Warmer from Proswing.com.
Pj’s with feet are neat
Forget leapin’ lizards or rockin’ robin, I’m all about Jumpin’Jammers. If you haven’t tried pajamas with feet, you’re missing out. Whoever said footsies are just for kids? These Adult Footed Pajamas from JumpinJammerz come in adult sizes in tons of fun colors and prints.
Mojito madness
For 4th of July weekend, nothing sounds better than sitting back and enjoying a nice, tasty cocktail. This Mojito Drink set from Parker’s Pantry will have me sipping minty mojitos in style.
Telling night time
You’ve heard of sundials? Check out this stardial. I bought this Night Stardial from WStar Designs so my daughter and I could tell the time by the position of the stars. By stars this thing really works! And it’s only $29.95!
Who you gonna call? Bark busters
Are you up all night because your pooch is barking at the moon? If your pup, or your neighbor’s doberman is a total barkaholic, you need some Bark Busters from Viatek. Bark Stop Professional is a bark stop deterrent system that uses an ultrasonic tone to teach the yappers to stop barking incessantly.
Easy Bathroom Attendant
My teenage son said he wanted a summer job that was close to home. I got him this. You can’t get any closer to home than our own bathroom. This Hydro Integrated Bathroom Cleaning System from Promaco Inc. keeps my bathroom sparkling, and my son out of trouble.
Don’t pull the plugs
Some people only use ear plugs for swimming, I use them when my son plays Guitar Hero. Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Ear Plugs from Swim to Win are the best $2.40 I ever spent. These multi-purpose plugs not only protect me from swimmer’s ear, but they protect my eardrums from bursting.
A chip off the old building block
If I had played with Kapla toys instead of slinkies when I was a kid, I’d probably be a rocket scientist by now. These Kapla blocks from Kaplatoys.com rival any Wii or Playstation game you’ve got. You can build anything you can imagine. It’s better than Jenga.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Supergirl
It’s the end of the month here at work. In other words, crunch time. Do I shudder in the wake of stressful deadlines? Not I. Why? Simply put, I’m Supergirl. I’m buying myself this Supergirl Action Figure from FAO.com to put on my desk and remind myself that I can make tall leaps in a single catalog writing bound.
Die germs, die
I’m a germophobe. I wash my hands a million times a day, and they still don’t feel clean. This DepHyze Foaming Hand Sanitizer from Emergency Medical Products is one of the government’s best kept secrets. It’s the world’s safest and most effective antimicrobial ever created. I feel like I’m on Mission Impossible just using it.